This is real, has been becoming a serious issue for the last few years and according to one of my best friends, among the best board certified vets in NYS, is something not to be taken lightly. I'll take his opinion over yours thank you.

For those interested Google up squirrel brain parasite, pay attention to the hits that explain this as a form of mad cow desease. Pay real close attention to the NY Times piece about the 11 cases in Kentucky that were treated, the one where 6 of those treated died. Make up your own minds.